Thomas Cleveland Freeman, Sr.

Always had a joke for ya...

Thomas (Tom) Cleveland Freeman Sr. age 74, loving husband, father, brother and a friend to all, passed away peacefully in his home on October 3rd, 2025. He was preceded in death by his son Thomas (Little Tommy) Freeman Jr. in August of 2010.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, October 11t™ at 1:00 pm in the Davidson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Aaron Long officiating. The family will receive friends following the service from 2:00-4:00 at Paul's Chapel Church.

Tom was born on May 22, 1951, in Davidson County to Lewis S. and Rachel N. Freeman. He was a 1970 graduate of East Davidson High School. He served our Country in the United States Air Force for 8 years during the Vietnam War. He spent many years as a salesman with G.W. Smith Lumber Company and Owner/Operator of the Tobacco Store in Thomasville NC. He served on the Pilot Elementary School Board. He was a member of Paul's Chapel Church and served on the consistory at Paul's Chapel. He was also a member of the Masons and Shriners organization. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Steve and David Freeman, and sister Sandra Johnson.

Left to cherish his memory is his faithful and loving wife, Jane Hanes Freeman of 55 1/2 years. He and Jane married during his senior year in high school. She literally signed his last report card! In addition, he is survived by his brother Dwight Freeman (Jan), sister Gwendy Hays of Dallas, TX, brothers-in-law Rev. Richard Johnson, Steve Walker (Tonya), Avery Walker, sisters-in-law Shelby Freeman, Kaye Anderson (William), Penny Canady, and Donna Duggins (Ronnie). Tom dearly loved all his nieces and nephews but held a special place in his heart for Gray.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice of Davidson County, at 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC 27292